On June 11, 2008, a Cessna 172 was involved in an aviation accident near Cincinnati, OH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a building while taxiing, with the presence of the building serving as a contributing factor. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A Cessna 172 struck a building while the pilot was performing a 180-degree turn on the ground.
What happened
On June 11, 2008, a Cessna 172, registration N31SZ, was involved in a ground incident in Cincinnati, Ohio. After completing a pleasure flight, the pilot attempted to execute a 180-degree taxi turn. During this maneuver, the left wingtip of the aircraft made contact with a building. There were no injuries resulting from the event.
The investigation
The pilot reported no mechanical issues with the aircraft prior to or during the incident.
Probable cause
The accident was caused by the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a building while taxiing, with the presence of the building serving as a contributing factor.
Contributing factors
Causes
Pilot
Other contributing factors
Contributed to outcome
Related events
Same aircraft family
24 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172B
23 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172
18 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172
16 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172M (CK Aviation LLC)
9 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172
8 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172N
7 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172N (Tin Cup Investments INC)
24 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172M
21 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172P (Vascular Wings LLC)
18 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172L (Ocala Aviation Services INC)
16 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172L (Foothill Aircraft Sales and Service Inc.)
9 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172N (Kimber 123 Holdings LLC)
What happened in the 11 Jun 2008 Cessna 172 accident near Cincinnati, OH?
A Cessna 172 struck a building while the pilot was performing a 180-degree turn on the ground.
Were there any fatalities in the 11 Jun 2008 Cessna 172 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 11 Jun 2008 involved a Cessna 172, at Cincinnati, OH.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The accident was caused by the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a building while taxiing, with the presence of the building serving as a contributing factor.
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